Be a Part of Our Community by Volunteering!

Your time is invaluable, and we appreciate your support! Race day doesn’t happen without volunteers. From early morning setup to those last cheers at the finish line, every role helps keep the energy alive and the event running smoothly. You’ll be part of the pulse that brings the city to life and helps thousands of runners feel seen and supported. Contact us and we’ll find you the ideal position for our events and keep you updated on opportunities.

• Passionate about supporting others?: We’d love to have you join the team. And while most volunteers do it for the joy of being involved, we’ll be offering a very limited number of race entries to a select few volunteers.

  Come out, get involved, and help us make this year’s event unforgettable.

• Group Efforts – Earn Donations: Groups can also make meaningful contributions and earn donations by assisting in various areas along the event courses. Your support helps us give back to the community.

Ready to Make a Difference While Earning? Please contact us by filling out our volunteer form; Your participation is crucial, and your contributions directly impact our community. We’re thrilled to welcome you during race weekend!

Interested in Performing or in Creating a Cheer Station?

Course entertainment helps to keep runner spirits and vigor up during the race! If you are interested in performing or cheering at the Berkeley Half Marathon, please contact us by filling out our volunteer form.

Performers

We are always looking for individuals or groups of musicians, roving performers, etc. who have a proven track record of engaging, interactive public performances in a variety of settings. 

Cheer Stations

For the participants along the route, spectator participation is crucial. We welcome unique cheer station ideas for groups of 10 – 30 people. Art cars and other types of eye-catching cheer zones are ideal!

Volunteer Code of Conduct and Guidelines

The Berkeley Half Marathon staff requires that you read and adhere to all volunteer guidelines. We expect all volunteers to act in such a manner to help create a positive, safe, and fun atmosphere for all runners and spectators.

As race week approaches, your team leader will be provided with more detailed information about your role. If you have any questions or comments about our guidelines or need any additional information, Please contact us by filling out our volunteer form.